When September Ended: 8 Fleet Stories to Brighten Your Day: September 2022
8 Fleet Stories to Brighten Your Day: October 2022
This monthly news recap will highlight recent news that is sure to brighten your day. From charity to awards, read on for a smile.
October 26, 2022
Take a moment to find the joy that surrounds us every day in the work truck industry.
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Don’t let Halloween scare you away from embracing the positive stories in the work truck industry.
Take a moment to check out a few of the top news highlights that brighten our days and gave us a little bit of inspiration as of October 26, 2022:
GPS Insight Launches Skilled Trades Scholarship: GPS Insight announced the launch of the GPS Insight ‘You are the Reason’ Skilled Trades Scholarship Program, awarding two scholarships for $10,000 each to students planning to pursue full-time skilled trades study at a college or accredited vocational-technical school in the 2023-2024 academic year. Read more...
Nissan Produces 5-Millionth Vehicle in Mississippi: According to the automaker, this milestone represents nearly 20 years of Nissan manufacturing in Mississippi and paves the path for electric vehicle production, part of the company's long-term vision – Nissan Ambition 2030. Read more...
Marion Body Works to Celebrate New Wisconsin Facility: Marion Body Works celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 21. Read more...
Driving Academy Celebrates Anniversary of First Location: 160 Driving Academy celebrated the 10th anniversary of the company's very first CDL training academy location in Peoria, Illinois. Read more...
Pink Mudflaps Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates a network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, is offering limited-edition pink mudflaps to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read more...
Stellantis Women Business Leaders Receive Career Honors: Eight Stellantis technical women business leaders received honors for their career, technical, and community achievements at the Women of Color STEM DTX Conference in Detroit, Oct. 6-8. Read more...
SoCalGas Awards $50,000 in Scholarships for Latino STEM Students: Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) Education Foundation announced that $50,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 14 first-generation Latino students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Read more...
Progressive Gifts Freightliner Truck to Military Veteran: A deserving military veteran received the keys to a Freightliner truck through Progressive’s10th annual Keys to Progress program. The Keys to Progress program provides reliable transportation to help military veterans and their families move forward in life. Read more...
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